Press Brake Operator - Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication

Press Brake Operator – Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication $23.00 – $28.00/hr Greater Green Bay, WI 100% Onsite 4-Day Work Week Lock in a premium, 3-day weekend schedule with a stable, highly successful custom sheet metal original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Enjoy consistent, year-round production backlogs, an incredibly supportive culture, and full tuition reimbursement to fund your technical growth EXPERIENCE PROFILE 1+ year of professional, hands-on press brake operation, metal forming setup, and precision fabrication background BLUEPRINT FLUENCY Total capability to read, analyze, and interpret complex engineering drawings and layout specifications independently WORK SCHEDULE OPTIONS Enjoy a permanent 4-day, 10-hour work week (Monday – Thursday). Both 1st Shift and 2nd Shift configurations are immediately available. OVERTIME OPPORTUNITY Optional weekend shifts are readily available for driven professionals looking to maximize their earning potential. COMPENSATION $23.00 – $28.00 per hour baseline (Pay rate is determined directly by your layout and setup depth) WORK TYPE Full-Time, Permanent, W-2 direct hire position with premium benefits LOCATION Greater Green Bay area (Must reside within a dependable 45-minute driving radius of the facility) COMPLIANCE United States Citizens or Green Card holders only (Sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available) If you are a metal fabrication professional who is tired of dealing with seasonal manufacturing layoffs, erratic shop schedules, or rigid corporate red tape, this direct-hire role is built for you. We are a premier, highly stable custom sheet metal manufacturer that proudly designs, builds, and ships our very own catalog of proprietary products. Because we own the process from raw design to final build, we are completely insulated from single-contract market volatility - giving our team a highly diversified customer base and a guaranteed, rock-solid baseline of work year-round. We operate a genuinely family-oriented, team-focused fabrication floor where operators are treated with respect, paid competitively, and given the freedom to manage their tasks. We don't believe in burn-out culture, which is why our entire production facility runs on a standard 4-day work week (Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts). This gives you a permanent 3-day weekend every single week to spend with your family, hunt, fish, or just relax. If you want a long-term career home with a stable management team that actively invests in your future—including full tuition reimbursement—this is your spot. What You Will Be Doing Setting up, adjusting, and operating precision press brake machinery to form high-quality custom sheet metal components to exact technical specs Reading and translating detailed engineering drawings, structural blueprints, and job travelers to calculate bend sequences and material flat dimensions accurately Selecting appropriate tooling, checking machine parameters, and executing first-piece and run inspections to minimize material scrap and maintain high tolerances Operating material handling equipment—including industrial forklifts and overhead bridge cranes—to safely transport heavy metal plate and components across fabrication cells Collaborating actively with our welding and assembly teams to maintain an efficient, high-quality, and clean manufacturing workflow What We Are Looking For Forming Background: At least 1 year of proven, hands-on experience independently setting up and running industrial press brakes or heavy metal forming machinery. Drawing Interpretation: A strong foundational ability to read technical engineering blueprints and follow manufacturing routing sheets accurately. Material Handling Competence: Previous exposure to operating forklifts or overhead rigging systems is a major plus (we will provide full onsite safety certifications). Professional Reliability: A rock-solid, stable, and dependable employment history that shows you value staying with a company and helping a team win. Local Commute: Permanent residency located within a comfortable, daily 45-minute driving radius of the Greater Green Bay, WI area. Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options Company-Funded Tuition Reimbursement for continued manufacturing and technical education 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with an excellent corporate matching contribution Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) bank, vacation schedule, and paid national holidays Guaranteed 3-day weekends (Friday - Sunday) with flexible, high-earning weekend overtime always on the table #J-18808-Ljbffr